Mission Fundimentals.
Introduction

Among the infantry's basic fundamentals are the principles of war, the elements of combat power, and the tenets of Air-Land Battle. These fundamentals have application at the platoon and squad level. This project provides the mission of the infantry and the doctrine principles basic to the infantry rifle platoon and squad which is the most common among this gaming setting. These principles form the basis for platoon and squad tactics, techniques, procedures, and drills. These series of article’s are posted for the use of the players as a tool form them to better there understanding of some military procedure in the most common type of combat in the setting , Infantry to hostile.

Mission

The mission of the infantry be that the EDF (External Defence Force) or Black Ops (Black Operatives) is to close with the enemy by means of fire and manoeuver to defeat or capture him (in rare cases), or to repel his assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack.

a. Despite any technological advantages that the Armed forces of the Complex might have over an enemy, only close combat between ground forces gains the decision in battle. Infantry rifle forces (EDF infantry or Black Ops infantry) have a key role in close combat situations. They ...

1 Attack over approaches that are not feasible for heavy forces. (like Mech or Heavy Veicle combat forces)
2 Make initial penetrations in difficult terrain for exploitations by mechanized infantry.
3 Retain existing obstacles and difficult terrain as pivots for operational and tactical manoeuver.
4 Seize or secure built-up areas.
5 Control restrictive routes for use by other forces.
6 Follow and support exploiting heavy forces when augmented with transportation.
7 Conduct rear area operations, capitalizing on air mobility.

b. Success in battle hinges on the actions of platoons and squads in close combat; on their ability to react to contact, employ suppressive fires, manoeuver to a vulnerable flank, and fight through to defeat, destroy the enemy. The successful actions of small units relies on the ability of leaders and soldiers to use terrain to good advantage; to operate their weapons with accuracy and deadly effect; to out think, out move, and out fight the enemy.

c. Infantry platoons and squads normally operate as part of a larger force. They benefit from the support of other infantry units, mechanised or vehicle, close air, air defense, and engineer assets. They also provide their own suppressive fires either to repel enemy assaults or to support their own manoeuver.